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OpenTSDB

Scalable, distributed Time Series Database written on top of Apache HBase.

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LicenseLGPL-2.1
GitHub stars4.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Distributed Metrics DbOpentsdb ServerDevopsHigh Frequency TelemetryHbase Timeseries
Overview

Why consider OpenTSDB?

OpenTSDB is an open-source, distributed time series database written in Java by Benoit Sigoure. Built directly on Apache HBase, OpenTSDB stores, indexes, and queries billions of high-frequency server metrics and IoT telemetry points without downsampling or loss of precision.

Guided learning

Learn OpenTSDB by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OpenTSDB

OpenTSDB aggregates server infrastructure metrics at massive scale across HBase clusters.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/OpenTSDB/opentsdb.git
2cd opentsdb && ./build.sh

OpenTSDB is licensed under the GNU LGPL-2.1 license.

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OpenTSDB FAQs

OpenTSDB is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenTSDB is listed under the LGPL-2.1 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenTSDB is listed as an alternative to InfluxDB. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.